A new review published in Genes & Diseases highlights the transformative role of microRNAs (miRNAs) in regulating and ...

New study links omega-3 supplements to reduced inflammation, improved insulin response, and lower risk of Type 2 diabetes and heart disease.

Those "quick weight loss" solutions? They might be setting you up for an even faster rebound. A new study in Nature reveals ...

Often gravitational-related and volume-related facial aging are conflated, and they’re really physiologically and physically ...

What is our current understanding of how differences in sex can affect obesity prevalence, comorbidities, and treatment options?

In a groundbreaking study, researchers at McMaster University have revealed a novel link between body fat (adipose tissue) ...

Researchers at McMaster University have revealed a novel link between body fat (adipose tissue) and anxiety, shedding light ...

Gestational diabetes and hypertensive disorders of pregnancy mediated only a small part of the association between women’s ...

The World Health Organization (WHO) defines obesity as “a chronic complex disease defined by excessive fat deposits that can impair health;” while the Obesity Medicine Association (OMA) considers ...

Portable multiphoton microscopy system uses femtosecond laser pulses to create pathology-quality diagnostic images ...

Health Affairs' Senior Deputy Editor Rob Lott interviews Seth Berkowitz of the UNC School of Medicine to discuss his recent ...

Although exercise and diet are key factors influencing body fat content, exposure to cold and warmth appear to play a major part as well. A special type of fat called brown adipose tissue generates ...